Another Mouse Visit

Evan has a yearly tradition around Thanksgiving of attending one of his oldest school friend's birthday party.  The party this year was the weekend before Thanksgiving so yes, I am pretty behind in my posting.  The last couple of years that birthday party has been at the "lovely" establishment and home of the beloved mouse Chuck E. Cheese.  Seriously, that place makes my blood pressure go up just thinking about it!  Ha!  The only time I have ever taken my kids to this place is for birthday parties they are invited to.  See, I am a good, self-sacrificing mom!  Anyway, Evan and Brody both enjoyed the craziness this year, and Evan enjoyed seeing his old buddy again.

Brody riding with the mouse.  

For comparison's sake, here he is riding with the mouse earlier this year:

This was in March so he was about 11 months old. 

I know, his face does not give any indication of his true enjoyment. 

A little better. 

He was a little unsure of this little carousel.  It went kind of fast. 

But he really hated riding in the little sleigh seat. 

Driving Noah's ark. 

For some reason, Evan always loves this pizza. Yeah, he has great taste!

The mouse arrives. 

Bryant and Evan are apparently both into ninjas now.  

Evan and his old pal catching up on the latest news. 

And practice their ninja fighting. 

Brody is happy for cake. 

You give me some more of that, Dad!

That's right, keep it coming!

Always fun with Daddy!

Brody enjoyed hanging with the band. 

Yep, he's a groupie. 

Opening presents. 

Evan and his buddy

Brody enjoyed the toddler area. 

Such a climber now. 

Big cheese!

Still loves to slide. 

Trying to climb back up. 

Well, he does like to whack things.  Ha!

Silly boy!

Riding on his old friend, Clifford. 

I guess we'll call this visit a success.